ZOOM-IN

Oh Sooyoung, Arirang News Foreign Affairs Correspondent talks about the expected outcomes and diplomatic significance of APEC 2025 Korea, and the vibrant atmosphere in Gyeongju.

Dr. Albert Park, Chief Economist at the ADB talks about the APEC Finance Ministers’ meeting in Incheon, where members agreed on the “Incheon Plan” to boost AI-driven growth, sustainability, and regional cooperation ahead of next week’s Leaders’ Summit.

Antonio Basilio, Director of the APEC Business Advisory Council Int’l Secretariat talks about this year’s APEC meetings in Gyeongju, where thousands of global leaders, CEOs, and investors will gather to discuss how the Asia-Pacific can achieve sustainable growth amid global uncertainty — from AI and trade cooperation to Korea’s role as host nation.

Dr. Kaewkamol Karen Pitakdumrongkit, Interim Secretary-General of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council talks about the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and how regional cooperation is evolving amid global uncertainty

Song Soo-young, Professor at Chung-Ang University’s College of Business and Economics talks about  APEC from an economic perspective, focusing on the trade environment and how Korea will navigate this challenge.

Dr. Andrew Yeo, senior fellow and SK–Korea Foundation chair at the Brookings Institution’s Center for East Asia Policy Studies talks about the Korea-US partnership amid the evolving Asia-Pacific security landscape.

Ambassador Vu Ho talks about the history of Korea-Vietnam exchange and the future of the two nations amidst a changing geopolitical environment, as well as the expected effects through APEC 2025.

Ambassador Paul Duclos talks about Peru's position as last year's chair and host of the leaders' meeting and the growing strategic relationship between Peru and South Korea within trade, critical minerals to APEC.

Park Gyoung-un, a researcher at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s APEC Business Engagement Secretariat, zooms in on the key agendas and the expected economic benefits of the upcoming APEC CEO Summit.

Kim Tae-yoon, Head of Critical Minerals Division, Int'l Energy Agency talks about APEC’s energy cooperation and South Korea’s role in advancing energy goals across the Asia-Pacific.

Professor Dal-yong Jin, professor in the School of Communication at Simon Fraser University in Canada talks about key agendas of this inaugural gathering and how Korea can strengthen cultural cooperation with APEC in the digital and AI era.

Kim Ji-hon, Chief of Policy at the Korean National Commission for UNESCO talks about Gyeongju and the city’s UNESCO-listed treasures.

Yennun Huang, Taiwan’s Minister of Digital Affairs talks about the key takeaways from the inaugural meeting and the future of collaboration between Korea and Taiwan amidst fast paced changes.

Arirang News Social Affairs Correspondent Ahn Sung-jin talks about APEC 2025 preparations and the key developments to watch in the lead-up to the big global gathering

Eduardo Pedrosa, Executive Director of APEC Secretariat talks about APEC’s recent achievements, the challenges, as well as Korea’s role in the Asia-Pacific region’s future.

Kim Hannah, Assoc. Prof. of Korea & East Asia Studies at Sogang University’s GSIS talks about APEC and Korea’s role in the past, present and the future in the Asia-Pacific region.

 Dr. Yu Ji-hoon, Director of Int’l Cooperation/ Research Fellow at Korea Institute for Defense Analyses talks about the global recognition and future outlook for the Korean defense industry.

Cheong Jae-hak, Prof. at Dept. of Nuclear Engineering, Kyung Hee Univ talks about the approval granted for the dismantling of Gori-1: the process up to the completion and the future of the dismantling industry. 

Kuvvet Ayse, First Foreign National to Complete Korean Heritage Tour talks about her journey of exploring Korea's beauty. 

Choi Eun-mi, Research Fellow at Asan Institute for Policy Studies

Petre Zavodsky, CEO of Elektrarna Dukovany II

Roy Lee, Co-founder of AI tech startup Cluely

Dr. Lee Bo-mee, Research Scientist at Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)

William Cavanaugh: Professor of Catholic studies at DePaul University in Chicago

Shin Se-don, Economics Professor at Sookmyung Women’s University